Finn, Declan and Emma McCauley have their photo taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus played by Elizabeth Florer and Lance McLean at the Lanier Christmas Party Sunday Dec. 09, 2012.(Dave Rossman/For the Chronicle)

Finn, Declan and Emma McCauley have their photo taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus played by Elizabeth Florer and Lance McLean at the Lanier Christmas Party Sunday Dec. 09, 2012.(Dave Rossman/For the Chronicle)

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Kids play among the decorations at the Lanier Christmas Party Sunday Dec. 09, 2012.(Dave Rossman/For the Chronicle)

Kids play among the decorations at the Lanier Christmas Party Sunday Dec. 09, 2012.(Dave Rossman/For the Chronicle)

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Sloan Davidson,9, of Katy rides the carousel at the Lanier Christmas Party Sunday Dec. 09, 2012.(Dave Rossman/For the Chronicle)

Sloan Davidson,9, of Katy rides the carousel at the Lanier Christmas Party Sunday Dec. 09, 2012.(Dave Rossman/For the Chronicle)